Louise Townsend
About Louise Townsend
Louise Townsend serves as the Content Lead for UK and EU Data Protection at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2023. With a robust background in data privacy law, she has previously worked in various legal roles at Accenture and Pinsent Masons.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Louise Townsend currently serves as the Content Lead for the UK and EU Data Protection divisions at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the development and management of content related to data protection regulations and compliance. Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior Editor in the same field at Thomson Reuters from 2018 to 2023, where she focused on editorial oversight and content strategy.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Louise Townsend worked at Accenture in various legal roles related to data privacy. She served as Legal Counsel for Data Privacy Compliance from 2013 to 2017, followed by a position as Senior Legal Counsel for Data Privacy for nine months in 2018. Additionally, she was the Data Privacy Officer for the UK and Ireland from 2010 to 2013, where she managed data privacy initiatives and compliance efforts.
Legal Career at Pinsent Masons
Louise Townsend spent eleven years at Pinsent Masons as a Senior Associate from 1999 to 2010. In this role, she focused on legal matters related to data protection and privacy, providing counsel to clients and managing complex legal issues within the firm.
Education and Qualifications
Louise Townsend holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Commercial Law from the University of Bristol, where she studied from 1996 to 1997. She also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) in European Law and Languages from the University of the West of England, attending from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background includes early studies at Madras College and Wellington School.
Trainee Solicitor Experience
Louise Townsend began her legal career as a Trainee Solicitor at Geldards LLP, where she worked from 1997 to 1999. This role provided her with foundational legal training and experience in various aspects of law, setting the stage for her subsequent positions in data privacy and legal counsel.